Tip 199: Inspiring words to others

I watched a video on motivation by Dan Pink organized by the TED conference posted on Facebook. The simple message that stays in my mind is to change the world by seeing meaningful purpose in any task and communicate it. It's something I can do best as I invent meaning in all my blog posts. Yet, I realized I have failed miserably in communicating it in the past decade with all the competitive work culture, selfish acquisition of material wealth and fast paced get, get, get. Its so much more harmful being a daddy now. I need to change.












I used to take pleasure in motivating others sincerely. More than a decade ago, I took full interest in people, selflessly having no expectation of returns. I was a class monitor and served in various clubs in school and at church. I see a defining purpose in changing the world. With that, I use words that build others, rather than cage them in a situation where they are liable to meet my expectations. Sincere words spoken with love are more powerful than any material incentive in this world. With those words and the limitless love that God possessed, the universe was created.












It could be that I was in Japan long enough, not being able to express myself fully with words I am comfortable with. But, that surely is an excuse. All our action stems from our will power and our thoughts. I need to make more efforts towards reminding myself that I am now a role model daddy. I need to get my act together as I am constantly being observed by my child. It's just 1 child now and the multiplier effect grows if I fail as a daddy to more than 1 child. The power to change the world lies with me.












I have spoken in great lengths about the various ways to communicate with a baby and a kid. One powerful communication after the child passes 1 year old, is minding every single word we speak to others. The child has open ears to catch every single word, its tone, its sincerity, its power. It could be that at this age onwards, the child's destiny is formed on the path of character building. More importantly, a generous word to motivate and inspire others can do wonders. Where have my power gone to? I need to reclaim it to touch others again. I need to sharpen my eyes to identify meaningful purpose outside me, and to soften my voice to communicate it.












(Photos show the scenes near the Meiji Jingu stadium, Tokyo. Also showing an easy push ball on a string for ball hitting practice.)